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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, from the development of Oct 26, 2026

Newest development Oct 27, 2026 · 4 reportsWilliam Shatner Pays Tribute to ‘Star Trek’ Co-Star Walter Koenig: “Deeply Saddened”

Koenig played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the original “Star Trek ” television series and several movies.

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    Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

    Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ·

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    William Shatner Pays Tribute to ‘Star Trek’ Co-Star Walter Koenig: “Deeply Saddened”

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  1. Just the News

    'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies at 90 (opens Just the News)

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    Koenig was best known for her role as Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and in the first seven movies of the franchise.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Walter Koenig, Chekov on the original ‘Star Trek' series, dies at 90 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Walter Koenig as Ensign Pavel Andreyevich Chekov.

  3. KARK Little Rock

    'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies: Reports (opens KARK Little Rock)

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    Walter Koenig, well-known for his role as Chekov throughout the "Star Trek" franchise, has died, according to reports. He was 90.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    He joined the TV series for the second season but had more to do on another acclaimed sci-fi program, 'Babylon 5.'

  5. Variety

    Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 (opens Variety)

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    Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series and seven “Star Trek” feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed. He was 90. His reps said in a statement, “Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable perform…

  6. Bangor Daily News

    Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90 (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90. Koenig died Monday at his home in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, talent agent Zachery McGinnis said…

  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90 (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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    WNYT Albany's feed description

    Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles. Koenig's role as Chekov showcased a future where rival nations worked together.

  8. Polygon

    Star Trek's Walter Koenig Dies At 90 (opens Polygon)

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    Walter Koenig, the actor behind Star Trek crew member Pavel Chekov, has died at age 90, his representatives have confirmed.

  9. Deadline

    Walter Koenig Dies: ‘Star Trek’s Original Ensign Chekov Was 90 (opens Deadline)

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    Walter Koenig, who originated the role of Ensign Pavel Chekov in the 1960s Star Trek TV series and several subsequent movies about the adventures of the USS Enterprise, has died, according to his rep. He was 90.

  10. People

    Walter Koenig, Chekov on the Original “Star Trek” Series, Dies at 90 (opens People)

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    Walter Koenig also played Chekov in the first seven ‘Star Trek’ films

  11. Gizmodo

    ‘Star Trek’ Icon Walter Koenig Has Died (opens Gizmodo)

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    The actor was beloved by fans for his role as Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series and movies.

  12. The Boston Globe

    Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, has died (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Koenig played Chekov in seven “Star Trek” movies starting in 1979, as well as innumerable other spinoffs, including writing a “Star Trek” book, “Chekov’s Enterprise,” in 1980.

  13. The Guardian

    Walter Koenig, actor best known as Chekov on Star Trek, dies aged 90 (opens The Guardian)

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    The actor appeared in the cult 1960s show as well as many of the films but also worked as a writer Walter Koenig, the actor known for playing Pavel Chekov throughout the Star Trek franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter . He was 90.

  14. Forbes

    Walter Koenig, Chekov In Original ‘Star Trek’ Series, Dies At 90 (opens Forbes)

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    Walter Koenig, one of the original stars of the classic "Star Trek" television franchise, has dies.

  15. Independent Journal Review

    Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig Dies at 90 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Walter Koenig, best known as Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek series and in seven of its films, has died at 90 of natural causes at his North Hollywood home. His decades-long career also included roles in Babylon 5 and other productions, and he remained a presence in the Star Trek community th…

  16. Townhall

  17. CBS News

    Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90 (opens CBS News)

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    Walter Koenig played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and several movies.

  18. New York Post

    ‘Star Trek’ actor Walter Koenig dead at 90 (opens New York Post)

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    The actor passed away at his North Hollywood, California, home on Sunday.

  19. NBC News

    Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90 (opens NBC News)

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    Walter Koenig, the actor who played Chekov on the original “Star Trek” series, had died, his representative confirmed.

  20. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Star Trek’ actor Walter Koenig, who played Chekov, dies at 90 (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Walter Koenig, a mainstay of the “Star Trek” franchise as Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator aboard the USS Enterprise, died Sunday at his home in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 90.

  21. KION Central Coast

    Walter Koenig, Chekov of ‘Star Trek’ fame, dies at 90 (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Walter Koenig, who played exuberant Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original “Star Trek” series and many of the franchise’s ensuing films, has died at the age of 90. The actor died “of old age at home in North Hollywood” on Sunday, his agent Zachery McGinnis said in a…

  22. Rolling Stone

    Walter Koenig, Original ‘Star Trek’ Star Who Played Pavel Chekov, Dead at 90 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The actor joined the original TV series during its second season and appeared in numerous franchise shows and movies over the decades

  23. BBC News

    Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90 (opens BBC News)

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    He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.

  24. AL.com

    Legendary ‘Star Trek’ actor dies at 90: ‘My heart is heavy’ (opens AL.com)

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    An actor who starred in the original 'Star Trek' series and seven 'Star Trek' films has died

  25. UPI

    Walter Koenig, 'Ensign Chekov' on original 'Star Trek,' dies at 90 (opens UPI)

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    Walter Koenig, who entered pop iconography as the Russian "Ensign Chekov" on the original "Star Trek" series in the 1960s, has died at age 90,

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